Court orders vs ‘Ground Reality’: Hasila Beel’s 566 families still in limbo
In June 2025, the Assam government evicted 566 families from Hasila Beel in Goalpara district, giving them only two days’…
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Rs 2 lakh crore debt, Rs 1.60 lakh crore ‘Syndicate’: Congress fires salvo at Himanta Biswa Sarma govt
With the 2026 Assembly elections drawing closer, the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has released a 12-page “People’s Chargesheet” against the BJP government led by Chief Minister…
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Assamese film icon Bishnu Kharghoria to be felicitated with Lifetime Honour at GAFF 2026
The Guwahati Asian Film Festival (GAFF) 2026 will confer its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Honour on veteran actor Bishnu Kharghoria, recognising his long and meaningful contribution to…
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Killing of Hindu man in Bangladesh’s Feni triggers political reactions, Police begin probe
The death of a Hindu man in Bangladesh’s Feni district has once again brought focus on the safety of religious minorities in the country, drawing reactions from political leaders in India…
Court orders vs ‘Ground Reality’: Hasila Beel’s 566 families still in limbo
In June 2025, the Assam government evicted 566 families from Hasila Beel in Goalpara district, giving them only two days’ notice to leave their homes. These families were not undocumented…
Rs 2 lakh crore debt, Rs 1.60 lakh crore ‘Syndicate’: Congress fires salvo at Himanta Biswa Sarma govt
With the 2026 Assembly elections drawing closer, the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has released a 12-page “People’s Chargesheet” against the BJP government led by Chief Minister…
“Are we second-class citizens?” Indigenous muslims question SR notices in Assam
The ongoing Special Revision (SR) of electoral rolls in Assam has triggered anger and fear across several indigenous Muslim villages, where residents say they are being served verification…
What’s with the Assamese lexicon?
The most important condition for the survival of a language is determined by the rate of its circulation among the future generation. The successful inter-generational transmission of a…
Kokrajhar once again: How a rumour turned into fire, fear and displacement
In 1996, a violent ethnic clash between Bodo and Adivasi communities tore through Kokrajhar and Bongaigaon districts, killing nearly 80 people and displacing over two lakh. Nearly three…
Guwahati’s 18 Hills, Zero Land Rights: 1.3 Lakh Indigenous Families Trapped in Surveyless Limbo
As Assam’s capital expands vertically with flyovers, malls, and smart-city promises, nearly 1.3 lakh indigenous families living across Guwahati’s 18 hills continue to live without land…
Justice denied until death: Manipur rape survivor dies after three years of pain, no arrests made
A young Kuki-Zo woman, who survived abduction and brutal sexual violence during the early days of the Manipur conflict in May 2023, has died after nearly three years of suffering—without…
PM Modi witnesses grand Bagurumba dance in Guwahati, highlights Assam’s cultural strength
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today evening witnessed a grand Bagurumba dance performance at Sarusajai Stadium, marking one of the largest cultural showcases ever organised for the Bodo…
Gaurav Gogoi questions Assam’s priorities, demands Bharat Ratna for Zubeen Garg
Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi today formally began his political outreach in Lower Assam, marking the start of an intensive campaign ahead of the 2026 Assembly…
Khalistani terror groups on intelligence radar ahead of Republic Day in Delhi
Intelligence agencies have issued a nationwide alert ahead of Republic Day on January 26, warning that banned Khalistani groups and terror outfits operating from Bangladesh may attempt to…
PM Modi arrives in Guwahati, begins two-day Assam tour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Guwahati today evening to begin his two-day visit to Assam, which includes cultural events and key development-related programmes. The Prime Minister…
Court accepts two pleas in Zubeen Garg murder case, bail hearing fixed for January 22
The District and Sessions Judge’s Court in Guwahati today held the third hearing in the Zubeen Garg murder case and accepted two bail-related pleas filed by accused Shyamkanu Mahanta and…
Tribal body demands Presidential hearing for Kuki delegation over Manipur crisis
A national tribal organisation has moved the highest constitutional office in the country, seeking a meeting between President Droupadi Murmu and a delegation representing the Kuki community…
Section 163 BNSS imposed in Sivasagar, prohibitory orders for 60 days
The Sivasagar district administration has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) as a precautionary step to prevent any possible…
Thadou bodies demand halt to Manipur census until ‘Any Kuki Tribes’ entry is removed
Several organisations representing the Thadou community have demanded that any proposed census exercise in Manipur be put on hold until the removal of what they described as the…
Meghalaya unrest hits livelihoods, Assamese traders barred from weekly market
Small traders from Assam faced fresh trouble today after they were stopped from selling vegetables in neighbouring Meghalaya and forced to return home. More than a hundred traders from the…
PM Modi flags off first Vande Bharat Sleeper train between Howrah and Guwahati
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off the country’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train, marking a major step in long-distance railway travel in India. The new service will connect…
Two more arrested in Dilseng Sangma murder case; total accused held rises to eight
Police have arrested two more suspects in connection with the murder of activist Dilseng M. Sangma, taking the total number of arrests in the case to eight. According to police, the latest…
Talks with Karbi leaders deferred amid PM’s Assam visit, CM assures early rescheduling
Amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day official visit to Assam, the state government has announced the deferment of scheduled talks with Karbi leaders. The postponement was confirmed by…
Zubeen Garg death case: Garima Garg demands ‘Devil’s Punishment’ for the accused
The prosecution in the death case of noted singer Zubeen Garg entered a new phase today with the first appearance of the newly appointed Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Ziaul Kamar in court.…
Four underground cadres arrested in separate operations in Bishnupur and Imphal West
Manipur Police and security forces arrested four underground cadres belonging to different banned outfits during a series of coordinated operations carried out in Bishnupur and Imphal West…
Special Public Prosecutor makes first appearance as Zubeen Garg death case comes up for third hearing
The third hearing in the death case of Zubeen Garg is being held today at the District and Sessions Judge’s Court in Guwahati, with the newly appointed Special Public Prosecutor scheduled to…
Young Kuki-Zo woman succumbs to injuries; ITLF mourns death, demands vigil in Churachandpur
The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) has expressed deep grief over the death of a 20-year-old Kuki-Zo woman, Nengtinlhing Haokip, who passed away after battling severe injuries linked…
On Artists’ Day, Gaurav Gogoi releases song to share vision of ‘Bor Axom’
Jorhat MP and senior Assam Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi today spoke about the idea of a “Bor Axom” and said that this vision should reach the people not only through speeches and statements,…
Over 200 Congress hopefuls submit ticket applications at Rajiv Bhawan
Rajiv Bhawan in Guwahati has turned busy in recent days as a large number of Congress leaders and workers have begun applying for party tickets for the 2026 Assembly elections. The Assam…
Frozen Sela Lake turns fatal, one body recovered in Tawang
Rescue teams on Friday recovered the body of one tourist from the frozen waters of Sela Lake, while search operations are still underway to trace another tourist who went missing after an…
PM Modi to witness mega Bagurumba performance in Guwahati, Assam gears up for cultural showcase
Guwahati is all set to host a major cultural event as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Assam for a two-day visit beginning January 17. One of the key highlights of the visit will be a…
Zubeen Garg case: Garima Garg calls for silence, says legal process must be respected
Garima Garg, wife of late singer Zubeen Garg today appealed to the public to remain calm and patient, saying that investigations into the singer’s sudden and tragic death are being carried out…
333 mg alcohol in blood: What really happened to Zubeen Garg that night?
The mystery surrounding the death of popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg has deepened further following claims about the level of alcohol found in his blood at the time of death. According to…
Biren Singh, Manipur BJP chief fly to Delhi as party election process begins
Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh and state BJP president A Sharda Devi left Imphal for New Delhi on Friday indicating fresh political activity linked to the party’s organisational…
‘Water first, votes later’: Silchar village residents draw the line over drinking water crisis
Residents of a small village in Silchar’s Udharbond constituency have raised a clear and strong message for leaders ahead of elections; “Give us water, then take our votes.” The protest has…
Baptish church women’s department marks 75 years of faith and service in Kangpokpi
The South Changoubung Baptist Church (SCBC) Women’s Department marked a major milestone as it celebrated 75 years of spiritual and social service with a two-day Platinum Jubilee programme in…
Manipur’s SoO groups demands Union Territory, warns against govt formation without commitment
A joint meeting of legislators, civil society organisations and representatives of Suspension of Operations (SoO) groups under the banner of LUNGTHU was held in Guwahati on January 13, where…
Mizoram CM meets DoNER Secretary, demands early clearance of pending projects
The Chief Minister of Mizoram, Lalduhoma on Friday held a meeting with Chanchal Kumar, Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, during the…
Security forces launch joint operation against anti-national elements in Kangpokpi
Security forces launched a joint operation in Kangpokpi district early Friday morning as part of ongoing efforts to maintain peace and prevent anti-national activities in the hill areas of…
BJP announces schedule for election of new National President
The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced the schedule for the election of its next National President, starting an important organisational process at the national level. According to the…
‘Living voters declared dead’ in Biswanath: Mira Borthakur demands EC probe
A serious and disturbing controversy has come to light in Assam’s Biswanath Assembly Constituency, where allegations have emerged that living voters were falsely declared dead in an attempt to…
Assamese film icon Bishnu Kharghoria to be felicitated with Lifetime Honour at GAFF 2026
The Guwahati Asian Film Festival (GAFF) 2026 will confer its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Honour on veteran actor Bishnu Kharghoria, recognising his long and meaningful contribution to…
Bhupen Borah flags ‘vote theft’ claims in Ranganadi, questions BJP and election officials
Senior Congress leader Bhupen Borah today raised serious allegations of a “planned conspiracy” to remove voters’ names from the electoral rolls in the Ranganadi Assembly constituency, claiming…
Meghalaya borders under close watch, CM Sangma says state on full alert
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Friday said that the state remains on high alert along its international borders, even as the work on border fencing is nearing completion. He said…
Assam student allegedly assaulted at Central University hostel in Madhya Pradesh
A 22-year-old postgraduate student from Assam was allegedly brutally assaulted inside a hostel of Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU) in Madhya Pradesh after being questioned…
Assam Accord must be followed in BTC, no place for illegal settlers: Hagrama Mohilary
Senior Bodo leader and Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) chief Hagrama Mohilary has issued a strong and clear warning against illegal people and illegal structures, stating that there will be…
Gaurav Gogoi alleges BJP rift in Assam, claims bid to sideline Sarbananda Sonowal
Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaurav Gogoi has made strong allegations against the ruling BJP in Assam, claiming that serious internal politics is unfolding within the party and…
Gaurav Gogoi asks who is misleading the public on Zubeen Garg death probe
Senior Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday raised sharp questions over the Assam government’s handling of the investigation into the death of popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, pointing…
Congress distances itself from Rejaul Karim’s allegations, Gaurav Gogoi backs Debabrata Saikia
Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi today reacted to allegations made by former AAMSU president Rejaul Karim Sarkar against Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia, making it clear that…
Our probe is separate from Singapore’s, says Himanta on Zubeen Garg case
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today said that the investigation being carried out by authorities in Assam into the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg is entirely different from…
Sherman Ali flags CBI case on Debabrata Saikia, questions Pradyut Bordoloi over Rejaul Sarkar issue
Suspended MLA Sherman Ali Ahmed in a Facebook post raised pointed questions against three senior political figures: Debabrata Saikia, Pradyut Bordoloi and Gaurav Gogoi. The post, written in a…
Debabrata Saikia hits back at Rejaul Karim Sarkar, rejects ‘BJP Agent’ tag
Leader of the Opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly and senior Congress leader Debabrata Saikia has rejected allegations made against him by former AAMSU president Rejaul Karim Sarkar,…
Family rejects ‘No Foul Play’ claim in Zubeen Garg death, demands highest-level probe
Nearly four months after the sudden death of legendary Assamese singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore, his wife Garima Garg has broken her silence with a detailed and strongly worded public note,…
Kuki-Zo MLAs draw red line: No support to Manipur govt without UT promise
A majority of Kuki-Zo legislators in Manipur have made it clear that they will not join or support any new government in Imphal unless there is a written and time-bound commitment for a…
28 km from Dispur, left to rot: Garbhanga’s 18 villages betrayed by the state
Northeast Scoop Exclusive In Assam’s Garbhanga Reserve Forest, just 28 kilometers from the state capital of Dispur, lies a forgotten world of hardship and neglect. Here, 18 villages,…
NGT demands replies after seven elephants killed in Rajdhani Express accident near Guwahati
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought detailed responses from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and other concerned authorities following the death of seven elephants after…
From CM to missing face: Is BJP quietly pushing Sonowal out in Assam?
In a fresh blow to one of Assam’s most prominent political figures, Union Minister and former Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has been left out of a key visual tribute by a fellow BJP…
Blocked, sidelined, silenced: BJP worker quits party after alleging harassment by own MLA Biswajit Phukan
In a serious charge that exposes deep cracks within the Assam unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party, former senior grassroots worker Jiban Chutia has alleged that he was forced to quit the party…
Roman script issue reignites in Tripura, Tipra leaders demand clear state decision
The long-running debate over the script to be used for Kokborok, also known as Kau Bru, has once again come into sharp focus in Tripura, following a renewed push by Tipra leaders and elected…
Mary Kom–ex-husband row deepens as Onkholer rejects fraud claims, makes counter allegations
The dispute between Olympic boxing medallist Mary Kom and her former husband Karung Onkholer has taken a sharper turn, with Onkholer strongly denying allegations of financial fraud made…
Renowned journalist and Prantik founding editor Pradip Baruah passes away at 87
Renowned Assamese journalist and writer Pradip Baruah, the founding editor of the widely respected magazine Prantik, passed away on Wednesday evening in Guwahati. He was 87. According to…
Judge Loya death: Subramanian Swamy claims BJP insiders suspect Amit Shah’s role
Senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Subramanian Swamy has once again stirred political debate by repeating serious allegations related to the death of Judge B.H. Loya, saying that many…
AAMSU hits out at Congress, calls treatment of Rezaul Karim unacceptable
The All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU) on Wednesday strongly criticised the Congress party over what it described as the poor and disrespectful treatment of minority leaders within the…
Arms manufacturing tools recovered in Tripura’s Amtali, one arrested
Tripura Police arrested one person and seized suspected arms-manufacturing tools along with live cartridges during a late-night operation in West Tripura district, officials said on Wednesday.…
Garo bodies adopts tough resolutions demanding restrictions on non-tribals in Garo Hills
The Garoland State Movement Committee (GSMC) has adopted a set of strong and wide-ranging resolutions that seek to place major restrictions on non-tribals in the Garo Hills region. The…
Responsible leaders must speak carefully: Pradyut Bordoloi on Rejaul Karim’s resignation
MP Pradyut Bordoloi today reacted to the resignation of minority leader Rejaul Karim Sarkar from the Congress, saying that no responsible person should make statements that create division in…
Indigenous Peoples Forum flags rights violations, demands action over Ireng village incident
The Indigenous Peoples Forum, Manipur (IPFM), has raised serious concerns over what it describes as continued violations of the constitutional and fundamental rights of indigenous communities…
No suicide, no coercion ;But who failed Zubeen Garg on that yacht?
A cloud of unanswered questions continues to hang over the death of noted Indian singer Zubeen Garg, even as a coroner’s court in Singapore hears official testimony and forensic details. The…
Kuki-Zo Council writes to HM Amit Shah, demands urgent political solution in Manipur
The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has submitted a detailed memorandum to the Amit Shah, seeking urgent intervention by the Union Government to address what it described as an “existential crisis”…
Girls’ education in South, migration to North: DMK leader’s comments ignite controversy
A political controversy has erupted after senior Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader and Member of Parliament Dayanidhi Maran made strong comments on education policies and language use in…
Kuki-Zo groups set deadline, demand UT with legislature before 2027 polls
A joint meeting of Lungthu was held in Guwahati on Tuesday bringing together representatives of Suspension of Operations (SoO) groups, the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC), and Members of the Legislative…
India look to extend lead against New Zealand in Rajkot ODI
Cricket fans are set for a packed day as India take on New Zealand in an important One Day International at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Tuesday. Alongside the international match,…
PM Modi extends Magh Bihu greetings to Assam, highlights farmers and Assamese culture
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Assam on the occasion of Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, describing the festival as a celebration of…
108 emergency workers spend ‘Bihu’ on streets, Mira Borthakur Goswami slams Assam government
Assam Pradesh Mahila Congress president Mira Borthakur Goswami today criticised the BJP-led Assam government over the ongoing protest by 108 emergency service employees, saying it was deeply…
Bulbuli bird fights banned in Kamrup ahead of Magh Bihu, Hajo event cancelled again
The Kamrup district administration has imposed a complete ban on the organisation of bulbuli bird fights across the district ahead of Magh Bihu celebrations. The order was issued by the…
Rejaul Karim Sarkar resigns from Congress, labels Debabrata Saikia and Pradyut Bordoloi ‘BJP’s agents’
Just three days after joining the Indian National Congress, former All Assam Minorities Students’ Union (AAMSU) president Rejaul Karim Sarkar on January 14 resigned from the party, accusing…
Ireng village protests vandalism and threats, demands removal of SoO camps
Tension has been reported in Ireng Naga Village following an incident of vandalism and alleged threats linked to armed cadres of the KNF-P, officials and local residents said. According to…
TSA names Top 10 schools in Sadar Hills, highlights push for better education
The Thadou Students’ Association (TSA), Sadar Hills, has announced the list of the Top 10 schools in the Sadar Hills area of Kangpokpi District, marking a major step in its efforts to…
Fourth arrest made in Dilseng Sangma murder case as Meghalaya police intensify probe
One more person has been arrested in connection with the murder of social activist Dilseng M. Sangma in Meghalaya, taking the total number of arrests in the case to four, police officials…
Mizoram extends Governor’s rule in Chakma council amid pending inquiry
Governor’s Rule in the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) has been extended for another six months as the political situation in the council continues to remain uncertain, according to…
Killing of Hindu man in Bangladesh’s Feni triggers political reactions, Police begin probe
The death of a Hindu man in Bangladesh’s Feni district has once again brought focus on the safety of religious minorities in the country, drawing reactions from political leaders in India…
AAMSU attack Assam government over eviction drives, alleges double standards
The All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU) has criticised the Assam government over its ongoing eviction drives, accusing it of being selective, politically driven and lacking…
Debabrata Saikia questions CM’s claims on past corruption, demands clarity on job scams
Senior Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia on Tuesday raised sharp questions over Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s recent statements on corruption in Assam,…
Election panel stops Ladki Bahin Scheme payments a day before civic polls in Maharashtra
The Maharashtra Election Commission has directed the state government to stop the transfer of money under the Mukhyamantri–Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana just a day before voting for civic body…
Supreme Court grants bail to NSCN(IM) leader Alemla Jamir after six years in jail
The Supreme Court has granted regular bail to Alem la Jamir, a leader linked to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (IM), after she spent more than six years in custody under the…
Death of young hospital worker in Guwahati after termination email sparks serious allegations
A young employee of Dr B Borooah Cancer Institute was found dead inside the hospital premises on Sunday, triggering serious allegations from her family and sparking public outrage. The…
Uruka rush grips Assam, fish markets witness unprecedented crowds
As Assam prepares to celebrate Uruka, the traditional eve of Magh Bihu, fish markets across the state witnessed an extraordinary rush from late Monday night, reflecting the deep cultural…
Veteran Assamese singer Samar Hazarika passes away
Veteran Assamese singer Samar Hazarika, the younger brother of legendary music maestro Bhupen Hazarika, passed away late on Monday night at his residence in Nijarapara. He was unwell for a…
18 Assam Police officers shifted in major administrative reshuffle
In a major administrative reshuffle, the Assam government has transferred 18 officers of the Assam Police, including four Indian Police Service (IPS) officers. The transfers were ordered…
CM’s cinema has flopped: Gaurav Gogoi attacks Himanta Biswa Sarma over ‘Bor Axom’ controversy
Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi launched a sharp political attack on Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of creating repeated controversies while failing to deliver clear…
KSO demands Governor’s intervention over discrimination at IGNTU Manipur campus
The Kuki Students’ Organisation–General Headquarters (KSO-GHQ) has urged the Governor of Manipur to intervene urgently in what it has described as continued discrimination, administrative…
After ‘Bor Asom’ comment sparks debate, Gaurav Gogoi urges Rezaul Karim Sarkar to exercise caution
Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President Gaurav Gogoi has reacted to the controversy that arose following a statement made by former AAMSU General Secretary Rezaul Karim Sarkar,…
Mira Borthakur Goswami challenges Himanta: Can he make Sonowal answer on cash-for-jobs scam?
The Presidnet of the Assam Pradesh Mahila Congress Mira Borthakur Goswami today took a sharp dig at Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the Assam BJP, asking why the government is silent on…
Cash-for-jobs row exposes growing rift between Himanta and Sonowal
The present Assam Chief Minister has openly accused the previous government of allowing a large-scale job scam to take place during his tenure, triggering a major political storm in the state.…
‘My words were misunderstood’: Rezaul Karim Sarkar regrets, apologises
A major political controversy has erupted in Assam following remarks made by newly inducted Congress leader Rezaul Karim Sarkar, prompting sharp reactions from the ruling BJP, indigenous…
BJP member Jiban Chutia resigns from party in Golaghat
Jiban Chutia, a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Sarupathar in Golaghat district, has resigned from the party’s primary and active membership with immediate effect. In a…
Gauhati HC Bar slams Assam government over proposed court shift, alleges lack of consultation
The Gauhati High Court Bar Association today opposed the Assam government’s proposal to relocate the Gauhati High Court to Rangmahal in North Guwahati, alleging that the decision was taken…
What he said and What he didn’t: Rejaul Sarkar, ‘Bor Axom’ and Assam’s political row
In Assam’s charged political climate, even a call for unity can quickly turn into controversy. That is exactly what happened with Congress leader Rejaul Karim Sarkar, whose statement on…
Illegal sand mining along Kolong River sparks alarm in Mayong area
Illegal sand mining has allegedly reached worrying levels along the Kolong River in the Thengbhanga area of Mayong, triggering serious concern among local residents in Morigaon district.…
Kokrajhar violence: Hagrama Mohilary demands action against culprits, not communities
Kokrajhar town witnessed tension and sporadic violence on January 11 following protests over the alleged rape of a mentally challenged woman, prompting the district administration to impose…
Congress Report warns of deepening crisis in Assam’s tribal areas
The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has said that tribal communities across Assam are facing serious livelihood insecurity and growing economic hardship due to long-standing issues…
Kokrajhar rape case: Accused injured in police firing after attempted escape
Tension continued in Kokrajhar following a dramatic incident involving the accused in the rape case of a mentally ill girl, after police said the man tried to escape from custody. According to…
Ahom leaders slam successive governments, demand political assertion in Upper Assam
Strong dissatisfaction over the failure of successive governments to fulfil promises made to indigenous communities was voiced on the second day of the mid-term conference of the All Assam…
Fear has no place in democracy: Gaurav Gogoi attacks BJP at Guwahati meet
Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaurav Gogoi on Sunday strongly criticised the BJP for what he described as politics based on fear, division and discrimination, while addressing a…